The future of a standalone Venom video game from Insomniac Games remains uncertain. Following the death of Tony Todd, who voiced Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, actor Nadji Jeter stated that the project was unfortunately canceled. However, conflicting reports question the timeline of this cancellation.
Background on the Venom Game
Jeter revealed his insights during an appearance on the Love It Film podcast. He mentioned that Insomniac was developing a Venom game that would build on the symbiote’s gameplay sequence from Spider-Man 2. Players briefly controlled Venom in a segment set inside Oscorp.
- Game Title: Standalone Venom Game
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Related Game: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Voice Actor: Tony Todd
- Date of Todd’s Death: November 6, 2024
- Age at Death: 69
Claims of Cancellation
Jeter expressed deep admiration for Todd and stated, “We lost my uncle Tony Todd, and I love him to death.” He claimed the game was expected to deliver a pure Venom experience, but was derailed by Todd’s passing.
Conflicting Reports and Developer Feedback
Despite Jeter’s assertions, some industry insiders are contesting the narrative. A post on ResetEra, subsequently shared on Reddit, cited a developer questioning the validity of Jeter’s timeline. They stated, “Unless it was canceled in the past two or so weeks… this runs contradictory to what was being discussed at GDC.”
- GDC 2026 Date: March 9-13, 2026
- Claims of Development Status: Game may have still been in discussion post-Todd’s death
- Development Report: Previous updates in September indicated early development
Uncertain Future for the Venom Project
The timeline surrounding the Venom game raises several questions. It’s unclear if Jeter’s comments about the cancellation directly correlate with Todd’s death or if internal changes at Insomniac affected the project. Notably, Insomniac has not made any official announcements regarding a standalone Venom title. Initial references to the game emerged from internal plans leaked in a 2023 ransomware attack.
The excitement for a Venom game is palpable, especially given Todd’s well-received performance in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. For now, the status of the Venom game remains speculative. Without further comment from Insomniac or Sony, the narrative surrounding its cancellation will remain in the rumor stage.
